From The Heart, a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, Healing and Wellbeing

Season 4: Episode 7: Second Spring: The self-care guide to menopause with Dawn Lister and Kate Codrington

October 31, 2023 18:17 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Dawn is delighted to welcome Kate Codrington back to the podcast. In this episode they continue their previous conversation surrounding menopause and to reinforce that what we need in challenging times is not shame or pushing through, but to treat ourselves with care and compassion. Kate is the author of Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause. Published by Harper Collins, it’s the first book to give a psychological map for menopause, one of the top ten self-help books of 2022 acc...

Season 4: Episode 6 Listening to the Wisdom of the Archetypes with Dawn Lister and Mara Branscombe

October 10, 2023 16:54 - 51 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode, Dawn welcomes Mara Branscombe to the podcast. Together they hold a beautiful conversation where they discuss feminine archetypes and why they matter. Mara also provides a beautiful reading from her book, which is a real blessing to listen to. They discuss Mara's latest book, Sage Huntress Lover Queen. In this new book, Mara Branscome explains the continuing arc of influence these feminine archetypes have throughout the different stages of our life including inviting in the ...

Season 4: Episode 5 Adapting to challenging times in a world that thrives on separation and isolation with Dawn Lister and Special Guest Karen Atkinson

September 19, 2023 16:57 - 58 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this episode, Dawn is joined by longtime friend, teacher and industry friend, Karen Atkinson, CEO of MindfulnessUK. Together they explore the relationship between mindfulness and compassion and the value of self-inquiry, and they discuss adapting to challenging times in a world that thrives on separation and isolation. Karen Atkinson, CEO of MindfulnessUK, is a mindfulness and compassion expert with three decades of experience. Acclaimed author of "Compassionate Mindful Inquiry in Thera...

Season 4: Episode 5 Adapting to challenging times in a world that thrives on separation and isolation with Dawn Lister and Karen Atkinson

September 19, 2023 16:57 - 58 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this episode, Dawn is joined by longtime friend, teacher and industry friend, Karen Atkinson, CEO of MindfulnessUK. Together they explore the relationship between mindfulness and compassion and the value of self-inquiry, and they discuss adapting to challenging times in a world that thrives on separation and isolation. Karen Atkinson, CEO of MindfulnessUK, is a mindfulness and compassion expert with three decades of experience. Acclaimed author of "Compassionate Mindful Inquiry in Thera...

Season 4: Episode 4 The Luminous Self with Dawn Lister and Tracee Stanley

August 29, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 45.4 MB

We are delighted to welcome back Tracee Stanley to our podcast. This episode focuses on her upcoming new book The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are, where we talk about the goals and effects of spiritual practices, how to connect the dots and heal any imprints that arise. We talk about the yoga philosophy, keeping our nervous system calm by practising rituals and enjoying sacred moments in everyday life, learning to say no more and becoming more self awa...

Season 4: Episode 3 The Modern Yogini, with Dawn Lister and Shanthini Ramanan

August 08, 2023 16:53 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

In this episode, Dawn speaks to Shanthini Ramanan, a modern yogini named after the beautiful Bhuvaneshwari temple in Pudukottai, her Grandparents hometown. We have named this episode The Modern Yogini, as our conversation unravels the tale of her life, born into a traditional Hindu family (Brahmin caste) growing up in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Southern India, and the first of 3 children. A religious family with faith at its heart, she vividly remembers her Grandfather sitting in Padmasana (l...

Season 4: Episode 2 Using your words to heal, with Dawn Lister and special guest Ali Millar

July 18, 2023 15:58 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

In this episode, Dawn is joined by Ali Millar, author and journalist. Ali and Dawn share a history in common, both being brought up in the Jehovah's Witness cult, just a few miles apart in the beautiful town of Edinburgh, Scotland. The journey Ali took to use her words as a path to healing and freedom was moving and inspiring to witness and we invite you to listen into this emotional and heartwarming conversation. Ali's first book, The Last Days: a memoir of faith, desire and freedom was ...

Season 4: Episode 2 Using your words to heal, with Dawn Lister and Ali Millar

July 18, 2023 15:58 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

In this episode, Dawn is joined by Ali Millar, author and journalist. Ali and Dawn share a history in common, both being brought up in the Jehovah's Witness cult, just a few miles apart in the beautiful town of Edinburgh, Scotland. The journey Ali took to use her words as a path to healing and freedom was moving and inspiring to witness and we invite you to listen into this emotional and heartwarming conversation. Ali's first book, The Last Days: a memoir of faith, desire and freedom was ...

Season 4: Episode 1 Welcome Back with Dawn Lister

July 04, 2023 17:23 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Welcome to Season 4 of From The Heart, with Dawn Lister. A reintroduction to the podcast with Dawn as she embarks on a new chapter of hosting this podcast on her own, she shares her thoughts, alignments, and more of her story, with a focus on Spirituality and how we could live in a world with more kindness, connection & joy. Dawn is a firm believer in the power of the connection, the need we all have to feel heard and seen. She loves sharing new ways to help us connect with the parts of...

Season 3: Episode 11 A time for change with Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom

June 21, 2023 11:54 - 35 minutes - 26.8 MB

In May 2023, Daniel Groom, our co-host and co-founder of Anahata Yoga Centre decided to step away from Directorship and Management of Anahata Yoga Centre. A decision not made lightly, but one that also comes with opening space for his personal and professional development. As Daniel continues to teach Yoga at Anahata and co-host Retreats with Dawn Lister, he now embarks on his new path of becoming a Counsellor which he will offer alongside his Yoga Therapy work. The theme surrounding thi...

Season 3: Episode 10 Yoga for Times of Change with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Nina Zolotow.

May 24, 2022 16:46 - 1 hour - 62 MB

In our last episode of the season, we talk to Nina Zolotow about ageing and the representation of the older generation in Yoga. Nina opened by reading the Epilogue to her book “Yoga for Times of Change: Practices and Meditations for Moving Through Stress, Anxiety, Grief, and Life’s Transitions” and we discussed why change is so challenging for us humans. Nina Zolotow, RYT500, MFA, is Editor in Chief of the Yoga for Healthy Aging blog as well as a contributing writer and author of Yoga for...

Season 3, Episode 9: Yoga, trauma and wellbeing with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Aneta Idczak.

May 17, 2022 17:03 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

In this episode we talk to Aneta Idczak, an experienced Yoga, Mindfulness and Embodiment Teacher about how yoga teachers need to become aware of the levels of trauma people in their classes may be experiencing and to understand ways to hold a class that does not retraumatise the students and the power of a therapeutic yoga practise a tool for healing and support. We discussed "what is safety", we looked at what consent means within a class structure and the importance of staying curious and...

Season 3, Episode 8: Menopause with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Kate Codrington

May 10, 2022 17:19 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

In this enlightening, powerful and engaging episode we talk to Kate Codrington about Menopause. For Kate, menopause is an empowering transition. A time when women can come into their power, a time when we stop damping down our truth, living life for others. A time when our life story and history comes home to roost. Kate speaks to the menopause as a political issue, women being treated for centuries with disdain, misogyny and dominance. Kate Codrington (she/her) is a 'Chief Validation Offic...

Season 3, Episode 7: The Future of Yoga Studios with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom, Lucia Cockcroft and Jessica Livingstone

May 03, 2022 16:56 - 59 minutes - 49.4 MB

An insightful honest and thoughtful conversation looking at how three yoga studios have been impacted by the pandemic. Where do we go from here? What is the purpose and place for studios as we move forward in fragile times? Listen in as Dawn, Daniel, Jessica and Lucia share their thoughts on what comes next. Please get in touch and let us know what you see as listeners - what is a yoga studio for you? Has your use of yoga spaces changed? Is it for the better or worse? Are you a yoga...

Season 3, Episode 6: Cultural Appropriation in Modern Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Susanna Barkataki

April 26, 2022 16:03 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode we talk to Susanna Barkataki about Cultural Appropriation in Modern Yoga. This is a subject that has arisen regularly in conversation with our guests and Susanna is well placed to talk about this subject. She believes we can all work together to embrace yoga to create a fully inclusive and diverse yoga community. Not just a teacher, Susanna is an inclusivity promoter and a yoga culture advocate. She offers us a beautiful mantra 10 minutes into the episode too. Susanna Barkat...

Season 3, Episode 6. Cultural Appropriation in Modern Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Susanna Barkataki

April 26, 2022 16:03 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode we talk to Susanna Barkataki about Cultural Appropriation in Modern Yoga. This is a subject that has arisen regularly in conversation with our guests and Susanna is well placed to talk about this subject. She believes we can all work together to embrace yoga to create a fully inclusive and diverse yoga community. Not just a teacher, Susanna is an inclusivity promoter and a yoga culture advocate. She offers us a beautiful mantra 10 minutes into the episode too. Susanna Barkat...

Season 3, Episode 5: Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress with Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Gail Parker PhD

April 19, 2022 16:10 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

In this inspiring and eye opening episode we speak to Gail Parker, Ph.D., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500. Gail is an author, psychologist and a yoga therapist educator located in Palm Springs, California, USA. We talk about pronouns and creating our own narrative, managing stress and traumas, becoming conscious about unconscious perspectives and writing her books, Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma (2020) and Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress with Yoga (2021)....

Season 3, Episode 4: Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tanja Mickwitz

April 12, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

In this episode we talk to Tanja Mickwitz, a yoga teacher, author of Theming skills for yoga teachers and a soul guide mentor. We talk about Tanja's journey of Yoga, her book "Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers" and the Theming Lotus she developed to help illustrate the theming model. Tanja is a soul guide and mentor, storyteller and priestess, yoga teacher trainer and JourneyDance facilitator. She has nearly two decades worth of experience teaching and holding space for transformative prac...

Season 3 Episode 3: Yoga, Social Activism, Accessibility and Grief with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and special guest Reggie Hubbard

April 05, 2022 15:47 - 56 minutes - 50.2 MB

In this inspiring new episode we speak to Reggie Hubbard, a Yoga Activist, teacher and citizen of the world. In this honest and relevant conversation, we talk about yoga, social activism, accessibility and being "part of the community" as a way to create connection, change and build bridges. We also discussed grief, the importance of holding space and making time to grieve within the community and how Reggie realised at the passing of a man he called brother the need to be in community ...

Season 3, Episode 2: Yoga and Social justice with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Jacoby Ballard

March 29, 2022 16:24 - 51 minutes - 43.2 MB

In this episode we talk to Jacoby Ballard (he/they), a social justice educator and yoga teacher from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, who leads workshops and trainings around the country on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We talk to Jacoby about his new book, A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation: Buddhist-Informed Meditations, Yoga Sequences, and Tools for Liberation - and his journey to how this book came about. As a yoga teacher with 20 years of experience, he leads worksh...

Season 3 Episode 1: Restorative Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Anna Ashby

March 22, 2022 13:46 - 58 minutes - 109 MB

In our first episode of Season 3 we talk to Anna Ashby, a senior teacher and trainer in the UK. Anna specialises in Restorative Yoga where diving deep into embodied experience with a focus on nervous system health enables a profound shift of perception and state that supports well-being and integration. Restorative practice is mostly passive and breath oriented where the body is supported on bolsters and blankets and held for longer periods of time than in an active class. The interiorit...

Season 2 Episode 13: Ayurveda, Yoga and Fertility with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Dr Ashish Paul

March 08, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

In our final episode of Season 2, we talk to Dr Ashish Paul about Ayurveda and yoga and how we can boost our immunity and wellbeing using Ayurveda and yoga. We also speak about fertility which is Ashish's specialism. Dr Ashish Paul helps couple’s on their journey of parenthood by supporting their fertility using ancient Ayurvedic Medicine and Western Herbal Medicine. She utilises meditation, yoga and her NLP/hypnosis skills to achieve the desired outcome for her patients. These therapies w...

Season 2 Episode 12: Living Well With Kindness, with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Karen Atkinson

February 22, 2022 17:26 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this exciting episode, we talk about the new Living Well with Kindness Online Event, taking place on Saturday 5th of March 2022, brought to you by your hosts, Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, and the founder of MindfulnessUK, Karen Atkinson. This new and unique event brings together a wide range of experienced mindfulness and yoga therapy teachers and inspiring speakers, providing a number of insightful and supportive talks, practices, expert panel discussions and Q&A sessions throughout th...

Season 2 Episode 11: Equity-inclusion for yoga and wellness professionals with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tristan Katz.

February 08, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

In this episode we speak to Tristan Katz (they/them), a digital strategist and equity-inclusion facilitator for yoga & wellness professional. They have been featured in Yoga Journal as one of 15 game changers in the Yoga Industry and offers justice-focused marketing individual and group mentorship programs, along with workshops and trainings centered around queer identity and transgender awareness with an anti-oppression and intersectional lens. In this episode we talk about pronouns and t...

Season 2 Episode 10: Yoga and Qigong with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Joo Teoh

January 25, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

In this episode we speak to Joo Teoh, teacher of hatha vinyasa yoga, qigong and meditation about the true essence of yoga, how he makes his practise accessible and respectful. Joo speaks eloquently about the community aspect of a class, and how by offering a class that empowers people to work at a pace that suits them, recognising how our pace changes due to life circumstances and events. His first book “Qigong in Yoga Teaching and Practice” was published by Singing Dragon in 2021 a book...

Season 2 Episode 9: Mindfulness and Breath with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tom Granger

January 11, 2022 18:33 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

In this episode we talk to Tom Granger, a multi-award winning author and world-renowned breathwork teacher. We talk about the foundations of his techniques, why he started to explore mindfulness and breath work as well as his book Draw Breath. Head over to Tom's YouTube channel to learn more about the breath and its relation to our stress responses. Connect with Tom Granger... Sign up for courses with Tom – www.drawbreath.com Try the breathing music – www.ariabreath.com Buy the awa...

Season 2 Episode 8: Yoga for Fatigue with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Fiona Agombar

December 28, 2021 17:46 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

In this episode with Fiona Agombar we talk about yoga therapy for fatigue conditions, including CFS/ME, burnout, stress and long-Covid, which Fiona specialises in. Fiona Agombar is an author, Rest Activist and yoga therapist in the Krishnamacharya Tradition. She originally trained with the Yoga for Health Foundation in 2001 then qualified as a KHYF teacher in 2011 and is accredited as an advanced teacher with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY). She has studied under Bill Feeney, Gill Lloyd, Sar...

Season 2 Episode 7: Craniosacral Biodynamics with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tanya Desfontaines

December 14, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

In this episode we talk to Tanya Desfontaines, a teacher, supervisor & practitioner of craniosacral biodynamics - a gentle way of working  with the body using light touch that engages natural rebalancing & healing processes. We speak about trauma, mindfulness and yoga, the importance of supervision for therapists, cranial work and compassion practices in the prison service, hospices, and society. About Tanya Desfontaines BSc (Hons) MCSP SRP RCST BCST... Tanya began her career as an NHS ...

Season 2, Episode 6: Accessible Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Jivana Heyman

November 30, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

In this episode we speak to Jivana Heyman (he/him), author of Accessible Yoga: Poses & Practices for Every Body and Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion. Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings. Within the episode we talk about Jivana's new book, Yoga Revolution, which is a clarion call to action for yoga practition...

Accessible Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Jivana Heyman

November 30, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

In this episode we speak to Jivana Heyman (he/him), author of Accessible Yoga: Poses & Practices for Every Body and Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion. Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of the Accessible Yoga Association, an international non-profit organisation dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings. Within the episode we talk about Jivana's new book, Yoga Revolution, which is a clarion call to action for yoga practition...

Season 2, Episode 5: LGBTQIA+ Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Gabi Parkham

November 16, 2021 17:23 - 1 hour - 153 MB

In this episode we speak to Gabi Parkham (she/her) about the work she is doing to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ people and how they can be supported in Yoga and Pregnancy Yoga classes. We also discussed the recent LGBTQIA+ 6 month yoga mentoring program she developed, which our co-host Daniel Groom was part of. During these conversations we also talked about White Supremacy and Cultural Appropriation of Yoga, as well as the fantastic new film "Everyone's Talking About Jamie". Ga...

Season 2, Episode 4: Alexander Technique, with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Kirstie Richardson.

November 02, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 139 MB

In this episode we speak to Kirstie Richardson, Alexander Technique and Movement Practitioner and a Dance Artist. Kirstie explained how the Alexander Technique supported her through her career as a professional dancer and how she has evolved the practice to support others who are suffering with trauma as well as long term conditions and illnesses. We even got to try a short practice of the Technique itself. In this episode we also discussed queer representation at The Met Gala and in bo...

Season 2, Episode 3: Yoga and Yoga Therapy for Diabetes with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Evan Soroka

October 19, 2021 16:38 - 1 hour - 136 MB

In this episode we hold conversation with Evan Soroka, founder of Soroka Yoga Therapy in Aspen and the author of Yoga Therapy for Diabetes. We discussed Diabetes, the differences between Type 1 and 2, and how Yoga and Yoga Therapy can be supportive practices to help individuals manage the wide range of symptoms and effects of being diagnosed and managing their health. Evan shared with us her very personal journey and we also talked about queer festivals and her love for swimming and fly ...

Series 2, Episode 2: Buddhism with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Andy Wistreich

October 05, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 147 MB

In this episode, we speak to Andy Wistreich about Buddhism and the wider topics surrounding the tradition and it's philosophy. A kind and heart-centred conversation that includes the beautiful gift of a relaxing Meditation from Andy. We discuss how the Buddhist tradition is a philosophy versus a religion. The concept of suffering as a catalyst for change, how we perceive and experience reality, human connection, kindness and compassion. As well as issues surrounding climate change an...

Season 2, Episode 2: Buddhism with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Andy Wistreich

October 05, 2021 15:45 - 1 hour - 147 MB

In this episode, we speak to Andy Wistreich about Buddhism and the wider topics surrounding the tradition and it's philosophy. A kind and heart-centred conversation that includes the beautiful gift of a relaxing Meditation from Andy. We discuss how the Buddhist tradition is a philosophy versus a religion. The concept of suffering as a catalyst for change, how we perceive and experience reality, human connection, kindness and compassion. As well as issues surrounding climate change an...

Season 2, Episode 1: Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tracee Stanley

September 21, 2021 15:37 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Welcome Back to Season 2 Episode 1 of From The Heart with Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom. In this episode we speak to Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and discuss the practice of Yoga and Yoga Nidra. We discuss how these practices give us an opportunity for self inquiry and how by being aware of the inner teacher we have opportunities to support ourselves and our communities. Trigger Warning - we discuss systems of Abuse in Yoga in this podcast episode. Tracee Stanley, founder of E...

Series 2, Episode 1: Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Tracee Stanley

September 21, 2021 15:37 - 1 hour - 129 MB

Welcome Back to Season 2 Episode 1 of From The Heart with Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom. In this episode we speak to Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and discuss the practice of Yoga and Yoga Nidra. We discuss how these practices give us an opportunity for self inquiry and how by being aware of the inner teacher we have opportunities to support ourselves and our communities. Trigger Warning - we discuss systems of Abuse in Yoga in this podcast episode. Tracee Stanley, founder of E...

Episode 24 Yoga and Addiction with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Lisa Horwell.

August 10, 2021 18:09 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

In our last episode of the series, we talk to Lisa Horwell about how she found yoga to help her in her recovery. Yoga Therapy, Sound Healing and Gongs are a huge part of her offering and we discuss about how these practises can be used in healing and addiction recovery. The pandemic has been a time of significant change and many people have found themselves turning to their addictions for support through this time. If someone is in need of help with their addictive behaviour, Lisa off...

Episode 23: Intuitive Eating with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Chloe Jane Prince

July 27, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Chloe Jane Prince is a Food Freedom Coach, helping people heal from disordered eating, low body confidence and so much more. Chloe herself struggled with anorexia, disordered eating and body dysmorphia after suffering sexual abuse aged 11. In this episode we talk about intuitive eating, the obsession surrounding diet culture and BMI as well as Chloe's personal journey, experiences and her approach to her recovery. After years of struggling through inpatient stays, dietetic support and e...

Episode 22: Mental Health First Aid with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and James Chapman.

July 13, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 68 MB

In this episode we speak to James Chapman, a Yoga Therapist and Yoga Teacher with 17 years experience. He has a special interest in mental health and addiction, is a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Instructor Member and has worked with some of the leading charities and rehab clinics in this field. James has a long association with Triyoga where he teaches yoga for mental health. James is also an anti-racism activist and is on the faculty of Yogacampus where he teaches a module on r...

Episode 21: Yoga for Menstrual Cycles with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and special guest Julia Davis

June 29, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

In this episode we hold conversation with Julia Davis where we discussed menstruation and why it's so important it is discussed more within the yoga community and within our practice. We talk about how Yoga can be a truly transformative tool to support menstrual cycles and what might need to change in the Yoga world to enhance greater support and understanding. We also discussed the need for community in the Yoga Teaching World and her passion for bringing yoga teachers together to learn,...

Episode 20: Hypermobility with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and special guest Jess Glenny

June 15, 2021 18:48 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

In this From The Heart episode, we speak to Jess Glenny, a movement teacher, facilitator, therapist, and writer. In our conversation with Jess we talk about hypermobility, what it is and how we can support ourselves or our hypermobile students. Jess has written an amazing book on this subject, Hypermobility on the Yoga Mat: A Guide to Hypermobility-Aware Teaching and Practice. Jess believes moving body practices are ways of putting all of ourselves into motion. Through moving and witnessin...

Bonus Episode: Yoga, Spirituality and Religion with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and special guest Jude Mills.

June 08, 2021 19:22 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Part two of our podcast with the inspiring Jude Mills. In this insightful episode Jude talks to us about yoga, spirituality, and religion. We continue our rich conversation with Jude about how we as Yoga teachers and practitioners can adapt practises to support those living with cancer, as well as the families and loved ones who are supporting them. We delve deep into what it means to have a spiritual practise, talk about religion and personal faith. And so much more. We are delig...

Episode 19: Adapting Yoga for Cancer with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and special guest Jude Mills.

June 01, 2021 17:18 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

In this insightful episode Jude talks to us about how yoga can be adapted for those living with cancer, yoga therapy and her new book Adapting Yoga for People Living with Cancer. In her book, Jude explains how to adapt physical poses and breathing exercises for people with cancer. Offering guidance on meditation and relaxation techniques as well as providing an essential overview of living with cancer, treatments and side effects, the book emphasises the importance of physical space and de...

Episode 18: Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Andrew McGonigle.

May 18, 2021 17:54 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

In this podcast episode we talk to Yoga Teacher, Anatomy and Physiology Teacher and Author, Andrew McGonigle about the place for anatomy and physiology within yoga. Drawing on a background in medicine Andrew incorporates his indepth knowledge, training and experience in anatomy and medicine as well as in Yoga, to create anatomy and physiology based Yoga teacher training courses. Historically, anatomy isn't always covered in much depth when training to become a Yoga teacher and Andrew brings...

Episode 17. Mindfulness with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Karen Atkinson

May 04, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

In conversation with Karen Atkinson, Senior Partner and Co-Founder of MindfulnessUK, we explore the relationship between mindfulness and compassion and the value of self-inquiry. Karen is also an author, a trustee of the British Association of Mindfulness-based Approaches (BAMBA), a teacher and trainer of mindfulness and compassion skills and practices, a member of the British Wheel of Yoga and a Bangor trained supervisor of mindfulness teachers. Throughout Karen’s career mindfulness and ...

Episode 16: Why Yoga should be for everyone with Ellen Lee, Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom

April 20, 2021 18:14 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Ellen Lee has been exploring Yoga for some 45 years and has been teaching for the last 28 years. Ellen trained with The Yoga For Health Foundation in general and remedial Yoga. The Foundations' ethos was "Yoga for all". Ellen has been The Chair of The Independent Yoga Network for several years now, an organisation that she is very passionate about, and we were delighted to be in conversation with her to discuss how the pandemic has created change for the yoga world and how the Independent Yog...

Bonus episode: Parenting Mental Health with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Suzanne Alderson

April 13, 2021 17:05 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

In conversation with Suzanne Alderson, in this bonus podcast episode we discuss how Suzanne's traumatic ordeal with her suicidal daughter led her to launching a community, now a registered charity, called Parenting Mental Health. When her 14 year old daughter became suicidal in 2015, following a period of sustained bullying, Suzanne found herself in a desperate place, facing an uncertain future with little support and even less understanding. While her daughter was immediately wrapped in ...

Episode 15: Healing from fear and trauma with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Beth Spindler

April 06, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

In this episode, in conversation with Beth Spindler, Yoga Therapist, Teacher and Writer, we discuss Beth's incredible work treating trauma and fear through yoga and the Vagus nerve. World recognised Yoga Therapist, Beth Spindler began teaching yoga in 1976 and has been utilising yoga as a healing modality since then. Holding the highest certification in the field she is a fountain of knowledge and wisdom. Her book, Yoga Therapy for Fear, Treating Anxiety, Depression and Rage with the Va...

Bonus Episode: Women in Fitness and Wellness Industries with Dawn Lister, Daniel Groom and Jane Wake

March 30, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

In this very special yet poignant bonus episode, in conversation with Jane Wake, one of Dawn's early influences in the wellbeing world, we discuss the topical events surrounding women in the fitness and wellness industries, body image and perceptions surrounding women within fitness. We discuss why female fitness and wellness professionals should receive greater respect for the important work they do, ask why yoga studios are being treated differently to gyms, what it has been like to adapt...

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